Mounting of the
specified products is integrally important to compliance to ADA. Below
you will find the mounting requirements for compliance with ADA in
the bathroom.

Shower Seats-
L-shaped folding shower seats are required in accessible 36" x 36" (915 x 915mm)
shower stalls. They should be mounted on the wall opposite controls with top
surface of seat 17" to 19" (430-485mm) above the finish floor. Seat should have
no more than 1 ½" (40mm) clearance from walls and should extend the depth
of shower stall, allowing space for shower curtain at front of stall. Wide section
of L-shaped seat should project no more than 23" (585mm) from wall; the narrow
section, no more than 16" (405mm) from wall. If shower seat is provided in 30" x
60/' (760 x 1525mm) min. shower stall, it should be folding type and mounted
on the wall adjacent to controls. Structural strength of shower seats and their
mounting devices should withstand more than 250 pounds of force (1112 N).

Mirrors-
Bottom edge of reflective surface should be mounted no higher than 40" (1015mm)
above the finish floor. A single full-length mirror is recommended in each washroom
because it is universally usable.

Toilet Paper Holders-
For universal access roll dispensers without controlled delivery are preferred.
Folded-tissue
dispensers are not recommended because they require a finger pinching action.
Standard toilet
tissue rolls should be mounted with their forward edge no more than 36" (915mm)
from the back wall and their horizontal centerline at least 19" (485mm) above
the finish floor.

Soap Dishes-
It is recommended that soap dishes in all bathing facilities be recessed and
placed on the same
wall as the shower head and controls where they are least likely to collect standing
water.
It is recommended that they are mounted 38" to 48" (965-1220mm) above the finish
floor, or they should be mounted between the grab bar and the rim of bathtubs.

Sanitary Napkin/Tampon Dispensers-
Buttons and knobs should be operable with one hand and without tight
grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist. Operation of pull knobs should not require more than
5 pounds of force
(22.2n).

Soap Dispensers-
Push buttons and pistons should be operable with one hand and without tight
grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. Activation of soap valves should
not require more than 5 pounds of force (22.2 n). If wall-mounted units are
placed over lavatories or countertops, then their push buttons should be
located 44" (1120mm)
maximum above the finish floor.

Paper Towel Dispensers-
Access to paper towels should be 15" to 48" (320-1220mm) above the finish floor
to allow forward and side reach by people in wheelchairs.

Waste Receptacles-
Access to receptacle openings should be 15" to 48" (380-1220mm) above the finish
floor to allow forward and side reach by people in wheelchairs. Hinged panels
covering waste receptacle openings should not require more than 5 pounds of force
(22.2n) to open. It is recommended that units projecting more than 4" (100mm)
from the wall be located in corners, alcoves, or between other protruding structural
elements so as not to be a hazard to blind people or interfere with required
access aisles and the 60" (1525mm) minimum diameter turning spaces for wheelchairs.

Hand Dryers-
Start buttons should be operable with one hand and with no more than
5 pounds of force (22.2n), and they should protrude and be a contrasting
color from surrounding material so visually impaired people can see
them well and blind people can feel them easily. Otherwise, provide
automatic dryers with no-touch operation. When a single dryer is installed
in a washroom, it is recommended that the start button be located 38" to
40" (965-1220mm) above the finished floor, with at least: 30" x
48" (760 x l220mm) of clear floor space centered in front of the unit to allow
both left-handed and right-handed wheelchair approaches. When two or more dryers
are installed, mount one dryer so its start button is 38" to 40" (965-1220mm)
above the finish floor and locate others at 41" to 48" (1040-1220mm), and alternate
left-handed and right-handed wheelchair approaches.

Combination Paper Towel/Waste Units-
Access to paper towels should be 15" to 48" (380-l220mm) above the finish floor
to allow forward and side reach by people in wheelchairs. Hinged panels covering
waste receptacle openings should not require more than 5 pounds of force (22.n)
to open. . It is recommended that units projecting more than 4" (100mm) from
the wall be located in corners, alcoves, or between other protruding structural
elements so as not to be a hazard to blind people or interfere with required
access aisles and the 60" (1525mm) minimum diameter turning spaces for wheelchairs.

Shower Curtains-
All types of shower installations designed for wheelchair users are generally
more accessible
when shower curtains are used as enclosures. If other types of enclosures are
used, they should
fold back completely out of the way so as not to obstruct transfer to shower
seats or interfere
with controls, and they should not incorporate a track along the rim of bathtubs.
Partition Mounted Accessories-
Recessed combination units are recommended for sidewalks or partitions with grab
bars. Toilet
tissue dispensers should not be control delivery, and the tissue rolls should
be located so their
forward edge is no more than 36" (915mm) from the back wall and their horizontal
centerline is at least 19" (485mm) above the finished floor. Sanitary napkin
disposals are recommended for all women's toilet compartments mounted below grab
bars and within reach from a sitting position. Access to seat covers should be
l9" to 48" (485-1220mm) above the finish floor. Surface-mounted accessories should
not be mounted above grab bars.

Medicine Cabinets-
Units should be mounted so the bottom edge of the reflective surface is no
higher than 40" (l015mm) above the finish floor and at least one accessible shelf is
no higher than 44" (1120mm) above the finish floor.

Grab bars-
All accessible bathing facilities require grab bars installed to
meet ADAAG specifications.
Diameter of grab bars should be 1 ¼" to 1 ½" (30-40mm) with 1 ½" (40mm)
clearance from the wall. Grab bars should not rotate in their fittings. The required
mounting height is universally 33" to 36" (840-915mm) from the centerline of
the grab bar to the finish floor. Structural strength of grab bars and their
mounting devices should withstand more than 250 pounds of force (1112 N).

Mirrored Multipurpose Units-
These combination units can be helpful to people with disabilities by
conveniently locating several accessories next to an accessible lavatory.
The bottom edge of the reflective surface should be located 40" (1015mm) maximum above the finished
floor. The soap dispenser should be operable with less than 5 pounds of force
(22.2n).